Essential Nutrients

What is the body's preferred energy source?

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

All of these are macronutrients EXCEPT?

• Protein

• Fats

• Water

• Carbohydrates

Which type of fat raises the level of HDLs, which is referred to as the good kind of cholesterol?

• Saturated Fats

• Unsaturated Fats

• Iron

• Potassium

What are the two essential micronutrients?

• Iron and Carbohydrates

• Lipids and Nucleic Acids

• Vitamins and Minerals

• Fiber and Starch

Which of the following foods are NOT associated with a risk of heart disease and stroke?

• Butter

• Nuts and Seeds

• High-fat dairy

• Red meat

True or False: The current U.S. Guidelines recommend that no more than 20% of daily calories come from added sugars.

• True

• False

True or False: Vitamin K is beneficial for blood clotting.

• True

• False

Pick the best answer. Your teacher wants to increase the amount of unsaturated fats in her dinner salad. Of the following foods, which is the best source of unsaturated fats?

• Chicken Strips

• Red Onions

• Almonds

• Croutons

If a person was concerned about improving his bone health, which combination of micronutrients should he pick?

• Iron and Potassium

• Calcium and Vitamin D

• Carbohydrates and Protein

• Phosphorous and Folate

Which is NOT a function of the essential nutrient water?

• Responsible for binding oxygen to red blood cells and transporting them throughout the body

• Helps eliminate waste from our body

• Lubricates and cushions joints

• Regulates the body's temperature